THE ASSOCIATION OF PERCEIVED SOCIAL SUPPORT AND SOCIAL ISOLATION WITH SUBJECTIVE COGNITIVE DECLINE IN OLDER ADULTS
2024
Social Support and Cognitive Decline in Older Adults
Sample size: 31625
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Amin Iftekhar, Jesmin Syeda
Primary Institution: University of North Texas at Dallas
Hypothesis
Does social support and isolation affect the onset of cognitive decline in older adults?
Conclusion
Addressing social support and connectedness is crucial for promoting cognitive health in older adults, especially women.
Supporting Evidence
- 10.1% of older adults reported confusion or memory loss.
- Lower social support scores were linked to higher reports of cognitive decline.
- Isolation effects on cognitive decline were stronger for Whites and Blacks compared to Hispanics.
Takeaway
Having friends and family around can help older people think better and feel less confused.
Methodology
Logistic regression models were used to analyze data from the 2022 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System.
Participant Demographics
Community-dwelling older adults aged over 65.
Statistical Information
Confidence Interval
95% CI = 2.3, 2.9 for men; 95% CI = 2.6, 3.2 for women
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